A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6670703 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48828859 epoch_slot_no: 272059 block_no: 6670526 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 24156 time: 2021-12-25 01:19:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d2b730a7f26c625cf1b721f5a54a5219e5cb62a3ba9a71584b099ac77a99786Block Operator
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